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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.70, 776.39 and 366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.70, 776.39 and 366.19 is: 505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.70 : 776.39 = 366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.70/776.39 = 366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.70x = 776.39 × 366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.70x = 284,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,302.48/562.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.24

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